My name change experience

I have good news! As some of you may know, I'm changing my daughter's name (If you want to know why, see my previous threads). Well, I went to the courthouse today and at first the lady said "Well, to change a name, the person has to be a resident of Ingham county for a year. Also it's $160, plus other fees." I was so upset. I thought I was going to have to wait 4 & a half months. Then she says, "Well you can try vital records, but I think their limit is 2 or 3 months."
So I called vital records and you can change your baby's name here in Michigan up until a year without going to court. All I need to do is fill out a paper and send it in with $40 and they will mail me her new birth certificate. I picked up the paper and I'm filling it out today and sending it in   Super happy that it's so easy.

Congrats! I'm happy is going easily for you!

Quoting LolaMcKitten:" Congrats! I'm happy is going easily for you!"

Thanks! Though I do wish it was free haha. But it's better than paying $160+.

Cool. I love it when things are way easier than you expect. Usually since it's always way harder lol. I love the name Charlotte.

Quoting Serial Mom ✄:" Thanks! Though I do wish it was free haha. But it's better than paying $160+."

It was probably a NY thing, but your right! 40.00 is better than 160!